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Arkansas Division of Aging, Adult, and Behavioral Health Services · June 6, 2026 · Primary source

Hospital Based Residential Treatment for Substance Use Disorder, DHS Public Hearing

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What this may mean

Hospitals and BH/SUD treatment facilities operating in Arkansas, or seeking to establish hospital-based residential SUD programs, may want to participate in the public hearing to shape emerging regulatory standards. This development could signal Arkansas is considering new Medicaid coverage criteria, licensure conditions, or reimbursement structures for residential SUD treatment in hospital settings. Worth monitoring for implications under 42 CFR Part 2 and state Medicaid managed care contracting if new program requirements emerge.

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